Med City Marathon

Runners were on FIRE or this second year of the Fastest Wheels competition - 40 yard dash to the 5K finish! 🔥

Congratulations to our 2026 Fastest Wheels champions:
Men’s Winner: Blake Jansen – 0:05.21
Women’s Winner: Mandi Breshears – 0:05.86

A huge thank you to Rochester Motor Cars for sponsoring Fastest Wheels and helping power this event!

Saturday night winners!
Congratulations to our 2026 5K champions 🥇
Men’s Winner: Cole Burnett – 18:57.11
Women’s Winner: Roxanne Ready – 21:19.16 - Tying for the Women's 5K age group record in MN!

And congratulations to our Corporate Team 5K winners 🥇
City of Rochester – 20:55.32 - Two years in a row taking home the traveling trophy!

Special thanks to Altra Federal Credit Union - Rochester for sponsoring the 5K and helping make this event possible!

Teamwork made the dream work at the 2026 Med City Marathon Relay events!

Congratulations to this year’s champions 🥇
Marathon Relay Winners:
Men - The Goodhue Boys - 3:20:51 - Two years in a row!
Women - America – 3:38:56
Co-ed - The Golden Blue Lobos - 2:52:00

Half Relay Winners:
Men - Hoover – 1:54:38
Women - Bakke Sisters - 2:00:47
Co-ed- Ictal Victors - 1:32:51

From smooth handoffs to strong finishes, relay teams brought the energy all weekend long as we celebrated 30 years of Med City Marathon tradition.

The 20 Mile race always brings the party and did not disappoint this year!

Congratulations to our 2026 20 Mile champions 🥇
Men’s Winner: Brady Omtvedt – 2:18:44
Women’s Winner: Amy Engnes – 2:40:19

Congratulations to our 2026 GPC Half Marathon champions 🥇
Men’s Winner: Isaiah Warning – 1:07:18 - Two years in a row setting a course record!
Women’s Winner: Georgi Brady – 1:27:42

A special thank you to GPC Beverage for sponsoring the Half Marathon and supporting runners every step of the way.

Congratulations to our 2026 Marathon champions 🥇
Men’s Winner: Michael Walentiny – 2:33:05
Women’s Winner: Miriam Sader – 2:55:04

From the first mile to the finish line celebration, this year’s marathon showcased the determination, grit, and spirit that have defined Med City Marathon for three decades. Thank you to every runner, volunteer, sponsor, and spectator who helped make this milestone year unforgettable. Thank you to ActivePT for being an amazing event sponsor!

How cool is this?! 😎🎶
Swing in to Peace Plaza (home of the Med City Marathon!) all week and enjoy some great local live music. 100% free!
Thanks Downtown Rochester, Minnesota for this awesome programming 👏

The Music Downtown lineup this week 🎶 Listen to free live music on Peace Plaza ☀️ Come on out during your lunch break or happy hour/dinner to enjoy our talented local musicians and the sunshine. In case of inclement weather, Music Downtown will move inside Galleria.

Thank you to our partners:
Mayo Clinic
Altra Federal Credit Union - Rochester
Olmsted Medical Center

Our friends at Girls on the Run Minnesota are hosting their 5K soon. Looking for volunteers! See below ⬇️

https://www.gotrmn.org/5k-rochester